Crown Lengthening
What is crown lengthening?
Crown lengthening is an oral surgery treatment that involved removing excess gum tissue and possibly some bone, around the upper tooth (crown) to make them appear longer.
Surgical crown lengthening procedure is done to increase the clinical crown length without violating the biological width. Several techniques have been proposed for clinical crown lengthening which include gingivectomy, and apically displayed flaps with or without osseous surgery.
Do I need crown lengthening procedure?
Crown lengthening can be necessary if there isn’t enough of the tooth in place to hold prohibiting a crown from firmly attaching.
Crown lengthening reduces gum tissue and shaves down bone when necessary to maintain better oral hygiene.
Cosmetically patients may seek crown lengthening to alter a “Gummy Smile”.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
